SECTION 140.419. Inactive Status

(a) An LCDC may request to have his or her license placed on inactive status by submitting a written request and paying the inactive status fee before the license expires. Inactive status shall not be granted unless the license is current and in good standing.

(b) A person on inactive status cannot perform activities outlined in the KSA dimensions, represent himself or herself as an LCDC, or act in the capacity of a QCC. A person is subject to investigation and enforcement action during the period of inactive status.

(c) Inactive status shall not exceed two years and is not renewable.

(d) To return to active status, the person shall submit a written request to reactivate the license, a completed renewal application form, the renewal application fee and the license renewal fee, and documentation of 20 hours of continuing education obtained within the inactive status period. The continuing education shall include the courses described in §140.416(k) of this title (relating to LCDC License Expiration, Renewal, and Continuing Education Requirements).

(e) An inactive license will automatically expire at the end of the two-year inactive period. Renewal of an expired inactive license shall be subject to the provisions set forth in §504.203 of the Act (relating to License Renewal).

Source Note: The provisions of this §140.419 adopted to be effective September 9, 2008, 33 TexReg 7520; amended to be effective August 9, 2012, 37 TexReg 5788